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Dana Sperling

LCSW, 24 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
VirtualAvailable

Hi. My name is Dana. I have been a Social Worker for over 20 years and have been working under my Clinical license for the last 11 years. I attended Kent State University where I completed my BA in Psychology and then attended California State University, Long Beach where I completed my Masters in Social Work. Making the decision to find a therapist is the hardest step to take. It takes courage to make yourself a priority and to acknowledge that you need help. Now that you've come this far, allow me to help you navigate whatever is getting in your way of living your best life.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions. I will learn what brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Together, we will establish goals and break down the barriers for you to achieve those goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am gentle, supportive and non-judgemental. I create a safe space for you to be honest and vulnerable. I will celebrate your achievements with you and support you on days that are more challenging.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults and parents. Most of my clients know they need help but don't know where to start.

SpecialtiesTop specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

Depression

I identify as

Jewish

White

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Eclectic

I believe that everyone responds to therapy differently and there is no "One size fits all" treatment method. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

We will build on your strengths together to tackle current challenges and to set goals for how to live your best life.

, 17 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

April 2, 2025

She makes me comfortable to open up about difficult topics . I appreciate the warm and care she express during our sessions like she genuinely cares and wants the best for me . I appreciate our sessions and I feel hopeful in life

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Dana

February 14, 2025

It went really well!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Dana